Dell updates industry-first multi-touch capable tablet

Dell announced the Latitude XT2 convertible tablet, building on the industry's first tablet PC with multi-touch screen capabilities designed to enhance security, increase performance and extend battery life. The system starts at R30 000 and is available today at www.dell.com/latitude.

Multi-touch capabilities on the Latitude XT2 allow users to use natural gestures like a pinch or tap for scrolling, panning, rotating and zooming that work with productivity applications they use every day. Dell's integration of multi-touch screen technology allows customers to use the full real estate of the display, as opposed to just the touch-pad.

“As part of our commitment to deliver the best mobility experience, Dell revolutionised the tablet space with the first multi-touch capable product that allows customers to use the entire screen,” said Llewellyn Chame, client product brand manager, Dell South Africa. “Today, we're extending that leadership with the Latitude XT2 to deliver more performance, security and manageability.”

Other features include:

* Up to 11 hours 28 minutes of battery life, with six-cell battery and optional six-cell battery slice.
* Full-size keyboard, touch-pad, point stick and battery-free pen give users input flexibility.
* Combines performance with high touch accuracy to allow touch interface with small icons without drops or hangs.
* Comprehensive services options with Dell ProSupport.
* Improved connectivity with new LCD-based wireless antenna design.
* Enhanced hinge design for improved panel stability.
* SATA drive support providing updated storage technology and enhanced performance.
* Comprehensive security features adding Dell ControlVault and ControlPoint Security Manager.
* DDR3 RAM allows better performance and up to 5GB RAM.
* Manageability with integration of Intel vPro and Dash 1.0 compliance.